baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2525965-A (GB)
Title: Sliding bearing
Inventor: KUMAGAI YUICHI
IPC: F16C17/22
Filed: 2015-03-06
Abstract: A cylindrical sliding bearing 10 comprises an iron (Fe) alloy exterior layer, e.g. low-carbon- or stainless steel, and an interior sliding layer, e.g. an Al or Cu alloy or resin composition; the bearing 10 has an expansion gap (S1, Fig. 3), e.g. running axially and spanning about 0.5 to 1.0 mm when the outside diameter is 30 mm and the bearing wall thickness 2.0 mm, with hardened convex portions 13 protruding from one side of the gap 11 and hardened concave portions 14 recessed into the other side of the gap 12. The exterior layer is hardest at the tip (valley) of the convex (concave) portion, the hardness gradually decreasing away from this point. The convex (concave) portions are longer (shorter) in the bearings circumferential- than in its axial direction. The convex portion may be 0.3 to 2% of the bearings circumference.
Patent GB-2536718-A (GB)
Title: Connectivity
Inventor: ALAN GLAISTER
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: Managing the power usage of an in-vehicle data connectivity device comprises storing mapping data that links known locations to observed wireless data signal strength and using the mapping data and a prediction of an expected route to predict when the vehicle will enter into areas of high or low wireless data signal strength. The prediction is used to choose when and/or how to make data communications, e.g. by mobile telephone network. The position of the vehicle may be determined using a satellite navigation system and used to predict the expected route of the vehicle, which may be based on historical journeys or guidance instructions to a selected destination. Current signal strength mapping data may be recorded to update previous map data from an external source. A predicted rate of change of signal strength may be determined based on the map data, predicted route and also vehicle speed.
Patent GB-2525753-A (GB)
Title: Door closer
Inventor: SMITH ROBIN
IPC: E05F3/22
Filed: 2015-04-07
Abstract: A door closer comprises a body 1 with a rotary shaft 7 connected to a control arm 9. A first latch 6 mounted relative to the body is engageable with a second latch 29 mounted relative to the arm 9 to arrest rotation of the shaft and hold the door open. The arm is adjustably mounted to enable angle between the arm and second latch 29 to be adjusted, e.g. between 0 and 90 degrees at least for adjusting the angular position of door when held open. Latch 29 may be on a mounting plate having an arcuate slot to which arm 9 is adjustably connected; alternatively a stopper (33, fig.11) may be adjustably mounted in the slot providing automatic closing whilst allowing manual closing. The slot may be at least 150 degrees or less than 190 degrees and be symmetrical about the latch 29 allowing installation on left and right handed doors. Also claimed is a door closer with one or more electrical connectors, such as plugs 24, locatable, e.g. pivotal, in two or more different positions.
Patent GB-2539394-A (GB)
Title: Double glazed marine window unit
Inventor: ALASTAIR ASHLEY CLAYTON
IPC: E06B5/00
Filed: 2015-06-11
Abstract: Double glazed marine window unit 40 comprises a first or outer pane 46 and a second or inner pane 48 each with an inner surface 56, 60 and an outer surface 58, 62. The unit further comprises a frame 44 to which the panes are secured with their inner surfaces confronting each other and a spacer 64 between the inner surfaces. The first pane inner surface 56 is connected to a first confronting face 90 of the frame and the second pane outer surface 62 is connected to a second confronting face 94 of the frame and the first and second confronting faces of the frame face in the same direction.
Patent GB-2528777-A (GB)
Title: Data processing method and system
Inventor: LIU HANG
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2014-06-04
Abstract: A data processing method comprises: an Adobe Flex acquiring a user drawing command, a selection command comprising an initial end serial number and a termination end serial number; the Adobe Flex searching for drawing data in a buffer according to the initial end serial number and the termination end serial number; when some drawing data corresponding to the initial end serial number and the termination end serial number is only found, the Adobe Flex sending a data acquisition request to java swing by using javascript, the data acquisition request comprising an initial end serial number and a termination end serial number corresponding to drawing data that are not found; and the java swing returning the corresponding drawing data to the Adobe Flex according to the initial end serial number and the termination end serial number corresponding to the drawing data that are not found. Also provided is a corresponding data processing system. In the embodiments, data required by a graph is acquired by an interval, and data to be acquired by javascript is reduced, thereby effectively solving the problem that the drawing speed under a large data amount is slow due to slow javascript data processing speed.
Patent GB-2530150-A (GB)
Title: Information processing apparatus for detecting object from image, method for controlling the apparatus, and storage medium
Inventor: KAMAMORI YUKI
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2015-07-09
Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire an input image of a space including a predetermined surface such as a table or board as part of the background. In an area corresponding to a part of the space including the predetermined surface in the background, an object area is extracted from the image. This object area corresponds to an object existing in the foreground with respect to the surface and is based on a first reference. In an area corresponding to a part of the space not including the surface in the background, an object area corresponding to the object existing in the foreground is extracted from the image, based on a second reference different from the first reference. The object may be a hand, finger or leg of the user, or may be a stylus held by the user, for providing touch or gesture input. In the first area, the relative height from the surface may be used as a reference. In the second area, a height in the world coordinate system may be used as a reference.
Patent GB-2533449-A (GB)
Title: Configuration settings of a digital camera for depth map generation
Inventor: HUIXUAN TANG
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: A computer program for identifying image capture instructions for capturing images used to generate quality depth maps. The image capture instructions indicate a quantity of images to be captured and the aperture and focus settings to be used when capturing the images for generating the quality depth map. The image capture instructions may be determined based in part on a distance estimate 602, a range of optimal blur radii 604 and camera aperture setting 606. The range of optimal blur radii ensures that there will be sufficient depth information for generating a depth map of a predetermined quality from the captured images. The program uses the optimal blur radii to determine a maximum length interval over which the optimal blur is achievable 608, uses the interval to determine the number of intervals in the whole depth range 610, 612, determines the focus setting for each interval 614 and outputs image capture instructions.
Patent GB-2543263-A (GB)
Title: Surgical guard
Inventor: DAVID WYCLIFFE MURRAY
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2015-10-07
Abstract: A surgical guard 101 comprises a cutting edge 103 configured to be driven into a bone. When secured in the bone, the guard 101 forms a barrier to a surgical tool. The guard 101 defines a portion of tissue to be resected on one side of the cutting edge 103, and a portion of tissue to be preserved on the other side. The barrier formed by the guard 101 may be at least partially disposed below the surface. The guard 101 may comprise a plate 105, on which the cutting edge 103 is formed. It may also comprise a handle 113 (Figure 3), which may have a locking device. The handle 113 may be adapted to receive an impact of a hammer. The cutting edge 103 may comprise at least one projection 123 which extends away from the guard 101, and which positions the guard 101 on the bone. It may also comprise at least one notch 125, and a depth stop 116 (Figure 3).
Patent GB-2543854-A (GB)
Title: Electrical switchgear
Inventor: ADRIAN DAVIES
IPC: H02B1/30
Filed: 2015-11-02
Abstract: Adjacent enclosed electrical switchgear units 10 can be connected together via an array of electrical interconnectors 16, 18, 20 arranged on an external face of the enclosure 12 of the unit and including a locking mechanism for securing the unit to an adjacent unit, the locking mechanism comprising at least one protrusion and a co-operating cam element (46, figure 2) able to engage with the at least one protrusion of the unit and a corresponding protrusion of the adjacent unit, the cam element being moveable to draw the two protrusions together. In this way, the electrical switchgear modules can be drawn together without needing to access the Interior of the casing and thus disturb the electrical insulation arrangements.
Patent GB-2535287-A (GB)
Title: Image forming apparatus
Inventor: YOUSUKE HATA
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2015-12-04
Abstract: An image forming apparatus (1, Fig.1) which can control to turn on/off the light emitting element depending on a sheet state on a manual sheet tray is provided. The image forming apparatus is configured to be switchable between normal power mode and power saving mode. In the power saving mode, less power is consumed as compared to the power consumed in the normal power mode. The image forming apparatus includes a manual sheet feeding sensor 201 which detects presence/absence of the sheet on a manual feed tray 50. A second detection unit 212, 213 is configured to detect an approximate sheet length of a sheet received by the manual feed tray. The image forming apparatus further comprises a control unit configured to switch the image forming apparatus between the normal power mode and the power saving mode according to a control factor. The control factor may be when the feeding sensor detects the presence of a sheet and the control unit turns on the second detection unit based on the control factor.
Patent GB-2538123-A (GB)
Title: Rowing machine
Inventor: ANTHONY CARL HAMILTON
IPC: A63B69/06
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: A rowing machine has a mechanism for transferring pitching motion to a user. The machine comprises a main body portion 945 extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end of the rowing machine to a second end of the rowing machine, a seat 908 and a handle portion (752, 754, fig.7a). The mechanism which transfers a pitching motion to a user may also transfer a rolling motion. Alternatively, a further rolling mechanism may be provided in addition to a pitching motion mechanism. The pitching mechanism preferably comprises a spring or damper arrangement (991, fig.14a) and the rolling mechanism preferably comprises a rotatable bearing assembly (961, fig.11b). Two machines may be linked together in series so that a crew may learn to coordinate their movements (see fig. 7b).
Patent GB-2529795-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensing system and method of housing a pressure sensor
Inventor: STOESZ CARL W
IPC: G01L19/14
Filed: 2014-04-28
Abstract: A pressure sensing system includes a pressure sensor, an optical fiber in operable communication with the pressure sensor, and a body having a diaphragm integrally formed therein and separated a distance from the optical fiber.
Patent GB-2554449-A (GB)
Title: A casting alloy
Inventor: Paul Blake
IPC: F02F7/00
Filed: 2016-09-29
Abstract: An aluminium alloy which comprises (by weight): 7-11 % silicon, 1-4.5 % copper, 0.1-1 % magnesium, 0.1-1 % zirconium, 0-0.2 % manganese, 0-0.15 % iron, 0-0.05 % nickel, 0-0.05 % chromium, optionally 0.1-0.3 % titanium, optionally 0.01-0.05 % strontium, 0-0.1 % ytterbium and 0-0.01 % gadolinium, with the balance being aluminium and impurities, where the sum of copper plus magnesium lies in the range 2.0-4.6 %. A vehicle engine can be formed from the alloy by casting from a temperature of at least 700 0C, solution heat treating at a temperature in the range 400-550 0C for at least 5 hours, quenching and then ageing at a temperature in the range 150-220 0C for 0.5-40 hours.
Patent GB-2557690-A (GB)
Title: A method of detecting that a particulate filter is clean from soot
Inventor: JAN FRITZSCHE
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: A method of detecting that a particulate filter (PF) 280 of an internal combustion engine 100 is clean from soot comprises determining a value of a temperature of the particulate filter 280, and determining first and second values of an oxygen content in the exhaust gas upstream and downstream of the particulate filter 280. The PF 280 is determined to be clean of soot when the temperature is above a threshold, and the upstream oxygen content is above a threshold, and the difference between the first and second values is below a threshold. The temperature threshold represents a minimum temperature for regeneration, and the upstream oxygen threshold is a value sufficient for regeneration, so if the difference between upstream and downstream oxygen levels is below the threshold, it is determined that minimal combustion of trapped particulate matter is taking place, and therefore minimal or zero soot is present in the filter.
Patent GB-2541836-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for multi-stage identity authentication
Inventor: Kimberly Little
IPC: G06Q50/26
Filed: 2015-05-18
Abstract: Certain implementations of the disclosed technology may include systems and methods for multi-stage identity authentication. A method is provided that includes receiving a set of identity information associated with a subject and querying one or more public or private databases with at least a portion of the set of identity information. The method includes receiving independent information responsive to the querying. The method includes determining zero or more first indicators of fraud risk and producing one or more identity proofing queries derived from the independent information. Based at least in part on a comparison of the one or more proofing queries and a query response, the method includes determining zero or more second indicators of fraud risk and evaluating a fraud score. Responsive to evaluating the fraud score, the method includes initiating one or more of authentication enrollment and multi-factor authentication of the subject.
Patent GB-2559594-A (GB)
Title: A liquid dispenser and method
Inventor: Vincent Sitwell
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2017-02-10
Abstract: A liquid container comprises an over-cap 120 which connects the container to a bottle 200, the container encloses a reservoir 500 of liquid and has a portion 160 which dispenses the liquid from a nozzle 314 when squeezed. The container may surround the neck of the bottle and may be in the form of a tube with a partition 315 between an opening for receiving the over-cap and the reservoir. The squeezable portion may be a collapsible portion of the container and may be a button which changes the volume of the reservoir. The button may comprise a resiliently deformable portion connected to a wall of the tube to urge the button from depressed to undepressed. The nozzle may protrude from the partition towards the opening. The liquid may be an edible flavouring. The over-cap may be arranged over a screw-on cap 110 of the bottle. A second independent claim is included for a method of filling the above container, including inverting the container, urging the liquid into the open end and joining the partition receiver to the open part.
Patent GB-2559967-A (GB)
Title: Method for a computer system and computer system
Inventor: MARCO PAULSEN
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2017-02-21
Abstract: Method 200 involving detecting 202 redundant components of computer system; verifying 205 whether firmware of components is up-to-date; if firmware is outdated, selecting 207 one of the detected components and updating 208 its firmware; and repeating the selecting and updating steps for further components. Detecting may comprise detecting all redundant components of one or more predetermined types. Prior to the updating step, error detection 204 may be performed and the method cancelled 210 if critical system errors are detected. The error detection may be performed in each repetition. After the updating stem, a final verification 209 of the update may be executed comprising the component generating an update confirmation and/or restarting the component or system. Detecting 202 may comprise generating a list of components or reading a list of components from a storage module, and selecting 207 may comprise selecting a component from the list. The list may be generated based on a capacity utilisation 203 of the detected redundant components. A computer system with redundant components and control unit e.g. baseboard management controller (BMG) to execute the method is also disclosed. The system is capable of continuing the ongoing operation although a component is being updated.
Patent GB-2544688-A (GB)
Title: A retrievable subsea apparatus with a pressure and volume compensating system
Inventor: ROALD PEDERSEN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2015-09-17
Abstract: A retrievable subsea apparatus (1) with a pressure and volume compensating system, the apparatus comprising: a housing (1') having in its interior a control system (9) located in a first section (3) thereof and an operating unit (6) located in a second section (4) thereof. The apparatus further comprises a penetrator (2) which constitutes an interface between the first section (3) and the second section (4), wherein the first section (3) has a substantially constant first pressure. An external pressure compensator (5, 5') is associated with the second section (4) having a second pressure. The operating unit (6) comprises at least a first sub-unit (6') and at least a second sub-unit (6"). The second section (4) is subdivided into at least a first sub-section (4') and at least a second sub-section (4") which is sealed off from the first section (4') and being associated with respective sub-unit (6', 6").
Patent GB-2547585-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for estimating forces on a drill bit
Inventor: JASON D DYKSTRA
IPC: G01L3/02
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for estimating real]time bit forces experienced on a drill bit and decoupling bit force disturbances. Real]time bit forces can be estimated based on bit force observers using measurements from downhole sensor subs. Model]based observers that adopted to estimate the bit force from downhole sensor sub measurements. Strain and torque measurements as measured by the sensor subs are used to estimate bit force and bit torque. These measurements can be observed using an effective observer design with the estimated bit force and bit torque based on sensor sub measurements to track the real bit force and bit torque. Observations of estimated bit forces and identified bit force disturbances can be used perform drilling dynamics modeling and identify the occurrence of negative drilling events.
Patent GB-2564693-A (GB)
Title: Wireless detectable diaper and monitoring equipment thereof
Inventor: Chung-Ping Lai
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2017-07-20
Abstract: A wireless detectable diaper comprising a body 10 and a shiftable-frequency passive RFID tag 20. The body includes a water-permeable lining layer 11, a waterproof layer, and an absorption layer. The RFID tag 20 includes a chip 21 and an antenna 22, wherein the antenna 22 has a main part and an extending part. The extending part is arranged on a water-absorbing substrate in the absorption layer. When the substrate absorbs urine or water in the absorption layer a dielectric coefficient of the substrate is changed. Thus, when the diaper is not wet, the RFID tag 20 responds to a reader on a first frequency, and when the diaper is wet the RFID tag 20 responds with a second frequency. The frequencies may be ultra-high frequencies (UHF) between 860 MHz to 960 MHz. The reader can then send an alert, sound an alarm and/or activate a camera when the nappy is wet.
Patent GB-2566517-A (GB)
Title: Shelving System
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MARRIOTT
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A shelf system (1) comprises: a frame (5) for forming at least one shelf (70, fig. 1), and a plurality of primary and secondary rails (40, 50). The frame comprises a plurality of mounting portions (20, 30), to each of which at least one of a primary rail (40) and a secondary rail (50) is removably mountable to form lanes of different widths. Each lane includes a primary rail on one side and a secondary rail on the other side for supporting and guiding at least one item (60) in the lane, and the primary rails each comprise at least one sensor (700, fig. 4) for sensing the item (60, fig. 1) in the lane. The frame may comprise cross members (20, 30) to which the mounting portions are located. The rails may comprise lugs (440, 510, 540, figs. 4 & 8) for engaging with the mounting portion. The rails may also comprise a support portion (415, 515, figs 4 & 8) and an upright portion (417, 418 figs. 4 & 8). The sensor maybe deflected downwards to interrupt a beam of light on the sensors. The frame may comprise an indicator (267, 268 fig. 11) for each lane
Patent GB-2569958-A (GB)
Title: Control systems and associated methods
Inventor: DANIEL HYDEN
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2018-01-03
Abstract: A control system 302, and method of operation, for a passenger service vehicle 300 comprises a database 310 comprising feature locations (314, Fig.4) along a route (312), and an information system providing vehicle operating parameters, such as velocity or location of the vehicle. The system determines, based on the parameters, a coasting condition to arrive at the feature location at a target velocity or range, and provides an indication (324, Fig.5) that the vehicle is to coast based on the condition. Preferably, the coasting distance is based on learned parameters of the vehicle, these parameters being associated with or near the current location. Information regarding the plurality of locations may be learned from at least one previous trip. A heading may be predicted based on speed, yaw rate or coast range, and locations may include passenger stops or junctions. Energy is diverted to other sub-systems if the vehicle reaches or exceeds the target velocity, and data on the comparison of actual energy usage to optimised usage is provided. Another claim comprises the system determining a feature location by matching characteristic patterns of feature locations with operating parameters, and storing feature location data in the database when a match is found.
Patent GB-2564190-A (GB)
Title: Method and kit for coloring of hair with acid dyes
Inventor: KONSTANTIN GOUTSIS
IPC: A61Q5/10
Filed: 2018-04-10
Abstract: A method for colouring of hair fibres comprising the following steps in sequence: [a] treating the fibres with a hydrous pre-treatment agent (V), such as lactic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, 1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid, 2,6-dipicolinic acid, benzoic acid, phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, oxalic acid, ascorbic acid, phytic acid or gluconic acid; [b] treating the fibres with a hydrous colouring agent (F), with acid dyes, such as Acid Yellow 1, 3, 9, 17, 23, 36, 121; Acid Orange 7, 11, 15, 20, 24; Acid Red 27, 33, 35, 51, 52, 73, 87, 95, 184, 195; Acid Violet 43, 49, 50; Acid Blue 1, 3, 7, 104, 9, 62, 74, 80; Acid Green 3, 5, 9, 22, 25, 50; Acid Black 1, 52; Food Yellow 8; Food Blue 5; D&C Yellow 7, 8; D&C Orange 4, 10, 11; D&C Red 21, 27, 33; D&C Violet 2 or D&C Brown 1, wherein the hydrous pre-treatment agent (V) has a pH of 0-4.5, and the hydrous colouring agent (F) comprises at least one partially-oxidising acid dye and a pH value of 5-9.5. Also disclosed is a multi-component package unit (kit-of-parts) for colouring of hair fibres comprising separately packaged the hydrous pre-treatment (V) and the hydrous colouring agent (F).